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The Complete Guide to Single-Family Rentals

Jonas Bordo

Check out the latest data on single-family rentals across the nation.

The table below shows the rental prices for 3-bedroom houses in each city, based on their median rent prices. This data also shows the change in rent prices for 3-bedroom houses as compared to last year. This data targets 3-bedroom houses for rent as a representation of the single-family rental (SFR) market. Check out this article for more information on Dwellsy's data methodology.

This analysis is based on Dwellsy’s industry-leading data set, which draws from our inventory of over 760,000 listings.

3-Bedroom Rent Prices for April '23 by MSA

FAQ

Which city has the cheapest 3-bedroom houses for rent?

For the second consecutive month, the least expensive city to rent a 3-bedroom house is Flint, MI. Flint had a median rent of $850/mo for 3-bedrooms in April 2023. The median rent price for a 3-bedroom in Flint has gone up 8% since last year.

Which city has the most expensive 3-bedroom houses for rent?

According to April's data set, the metropolitan statistical area of Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive rental market for 3-bedroom houses for the second month in a row. The median rent for 3-bedrooms in this area is $4,200/mo, which is 6.3% more than the median rent this time last year.

Which city has seen the greatest increase in rent prices for 3-bedroom houses?

For the second month in a row, Odessa, TX has seen the greatest increase in rent prices for a 3-bedroom house. Since last year, the median rent for 3-bedrooms in Odessa has increased 33.0%.

Which city has seen the greatest decrease in rent prices for 3-bedroom houses?

Lake Charles, LA has seen the most substantial decrease in median rent for 3-bedroom houses. Where many other markets have grown more expensive, rent prices for  3-bedroom houses in Lake Charles have gone down 11.5% since April 2022.

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